International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) is an international organisation improve understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder through research; to promote care and support resources for individuals and caregivers; and to erase stigma through education.
The Annual High School Essay Contest is an annual Essay contest.
The Corporate Anti-Stigma Campaign endorses a society that is free from the stigma and discrimination of mental illness. It recognizes that stigma and discrimination
- Affects the basic human rights of those living with mental health challenges, including their right to be treated with dignity and respect,
- Serves as an impediment to live full, meaningful and productive lives in the community,
- Hinders recognition, open acknowledgement, and effective management and recovery of their lives,
- Affects the allocation of resources for effective diagnostic, treatment and community support services,
Contact Person / Email
mentalhealthpatch@ibpf.org
The Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder book is written for both people living with bipolar disorder and their caregivers. The book is available in a PDF, Kindle, or hard copy. Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder is broken into 3-sections:
- About Bipolar Disorder: includes chapters on Children and Adolescents, Treatment, Suicide, Substance Abuse, Pregnancy, Stigma, and Aging
- Healthy Living: includes chapters on Medication, Nutrition, Natural Treatments, Spirituality and Faith, The Workplace, College, Social Interactions, Travel, and the Caregiver
- Resources: Medication Charts, Medication Side Effect Checklist, Mood Chart, Exercise Journal, and more
The International Bipolar Foundation Speakers Bureau is a program that provides presentations to schools, non-profit and for-profit organizations, local community events and other instituations nationwide to hear a trained mental health speaker share their experiences and stories.
The Treatment and Support Resources are a database of resources such as support groups, treatment centers, psychiatrists, and therapists.
Contact Person / Email
info@ibpf.org
The International Bipolar Foundation have a live webinar almost every week with experts on different areas of bipolar disorder. Each webinar is recorded and posted to our website. The webinars go in depth on specific topics and are designed to help you learn more about different treatment options, developing research trends, or everyday tips for managing symptoms. A wide variety of topics are covered, here are some examples that are especially useful for caregivers:
- Convincing a Loved One to Get Counseling
- Childhood Bipolar Disorder
- Mood Disorders in Teens
- Bipolar Support for Families
- Genetic Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder during College
- Romantic Love and Mania
- A Family Conversation about Mental Illness
- Personal stories of people who successfully live with bipolar disorder and share what has worked for them, like Hakeem Rahim or Gabe Howard.
World Bipolar Day takes place each year on March 30, the birthday of Vincent van Gogh who is believed to have had bipolar disorder.
The Youtube Question and Answer Series is a series of youtube videos where experts in the field answer common questions about bipolar disorder. Some are from a medical perspective and others are from people who have lived experience with bipolar disorder. Here are some examples:
- How do I help my significant other understand bipolar disorder?
- How is bipolar studied since it so different for each person?
- What are some coping strategies for bipolar disorder?
Organisation
Address: 8755 Aero Drive, Suite 310 San Diego, CA 92123
Country: United States of America
